Reed recognized by U.S. Chamber of Commerce

U.S. Rep. Tom Reed, R-Corning, on Wednesday received the annual Spirit of Enterprise Award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

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By Julie Sherwood

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By Julie Sherwood

Posted Mar. 12, 2014 at 5:42 PM

By Julie Sherwood

Posted Mar. 12, 2014 at 5:42 PM

U.S. Rep. Tom Reed, R-Corning, on Wednesday received the annual Spirit of Enterprise Award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The chamber stated in a release Reed received the honor “in recognition of his support of pro-growth, pro-jobs policies during the first session of the 113th Congress.”

The Spirit of Enterprise Award is given annually to members of Congress based on their votes on critical business legislation outlined in the Chamber publication, How They Voted. Reed received a cumulative rating of 96 percent for his tenure in Congress, according to the chamber’s scorecard.

“During the first session of the 113th Congress, the Chamber scored members on eight Senate votes and 13 House votes, including those to reopen the federal government and raise the national debt ceiling, reform the nation’s broken immigration system, delay enforcement of the employer mandate provision of the Affordable Care Act, and ease approval of the Keystone XL pipeline. Also scored were votes on a number of other issues including trade, transportation, legal reform, and the budget,” according to the release.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business federation representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations.

“2013 was challenging, but Congressman Reed worked to pass legislation and enact policies that will keep our country moving forward economically,” stated U.S. Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Thomas J. Donohue.